31LikesTraxxas 2wd Slash Thread
08-02-2013, 07:47 PM
#2236
After finally getting a solid set up down. Got 2 ok runs in at quals for ROAR Nationals. Rd#2 was my best, till the 1min 30 mark then my Hole Shot M4's went away. If that would have happened wouldve had great qual points. But that slip slide away. 2 more rounds tommorow then mains Sunday. Stacked driver list. I still got a lot to learn.
08-02-2013, 07:54 PM
#2237
After finally getting a solid set up down. Got 2 ok runs in at quals for ROAR Nationals. Rd#2 was my best, till the 1min 30 mark then my Hole Shot M4's went away. If that would have happened wouldve had great qual points. But that slip slide away. 2 more rounds tommorow then mains Sunday. Stacked driver list. I still got a lot to learn.
08-03-2013, 08:13 AM
#2238
I am anxious to see how spider882009 likes the Air Wings I made him for his big race this weekend? I made a set for myself first, but I have only been to a small indoor track as of yet to test them. My theory is = even if they don't reduce parachute affect, they definitely help keep the mud and dirt out. And best of all,, more room for stickers or custom paint. If any of you are interested in a set of these or a set of shims made to use under the MIP 41t spur gear, let me know (PM). I have improved a few things as a make more, I will post a new pic when I get them finished and mounted.
Side wings...
08-06-2013, 09:48 AM
#2240
Yes I did that each time they came loose. So far I have run it in two heat races and one main and it happened every time.
I still have not received an answer from MIP after they asked if I had the heavy duty CVDs.
I will switch back to stock Traxxas as I need to be able to finish a race.
I still have not received an answer from MIP after they asked if I had the heavy duty CVDs.
I will switch back to stock Traxxas as I need to be able to finish a race.
I have removed the MIPs from my Slash and put back on the stock Traxxas shafts; at least they don't come apart constantly as the MIPs did. Sorry to say that I have never had such an experience with MIP in the past but will not use them anymore.
08-07-2013, 11:55 AM
#2242
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Here are the pictures of the MIP Chassis that I have been working on the past few days. I still have several more things to get done today but hope to run it at the track tomorrow. I will post pictures of what it looked like when I received it on Monday in a few minutes.
08-07-2013, 03:38 PM
#2245
Nice job, it looked like crap when you got it!
08-10-2013, 12:56 PM
#2247
Hello all. After 20+ years out of the hobby (I think the last car purchase I made was an original Tamiya Clod Buster), I've gotten back in. I picked up a Brushed 2WD Slash and have really been enjoying it, especially the not having to build it part! I was finally able to get over to the local public park which has an R/C track (Fort Knox park in the Bronx) and ran it around for the first time with real jumps, mud, dirt...lots of fun.
However, as the battery pack was dying (the 3000mah NiMH it came with), the car sounded like the pinion gear was slipping. I didn't notice it at all until the very end when the battery was really dying. I took the car home, opened it up, and the pinion/spur are fine. I never made any adjustments to the slipper clutch (I wouldn't even know what to do at this point), so it mechanically seems ok. When I plugged in a new battery at home and gave the car some throttle (while holding it in my hand, not while on the ground), there wasn't any noise at all and everything seemed ok.
I suppose my question is, did the slipper clutch simply overheat from my laps at the track and start slipping more than it normally would? I was going through puddles as well if that has anything to do with it.
Any advice/comments would be appreciated. Thanks.
However, as the battery pack was dying (the 3000mah NiMH it came with), the car sounded like the pinion gear was slipping. I didn't notice it at all until the very end when the battery was really dying. I took the car home, opened it up, and the pinion/spur are fine. I never made any adjustments to the slipper clutch (I wouldn't even know what to do at this point), so it mechanically seems ok. When I plugged in a new battery at home and gave the car some throttle (while holding it in my hand, not while on the ground), there wasn't any noise at all and everything seemed ok.
I suppose my question is, did the slipper clutch simply overheat from my laps at the track and start slipping more than it normally would? I was going through puddles as well if that has anything to do with it.
Any advice/comments would be appreciated. Thanks.
08-14-2013, 01:31 PM
#2248
I haven't seen a post on here and MIP Customer Service hasn't answered since I told them I had standard CVDs since I didn't know there was a "heavy duty" type for Slash.
I have removed the MIPs from my Slash and put back on the stock Traxxas shafts; at least they don't come apart constantly as the MIPs did. Sorry to say that I have never had such an experience with MIP in the past but will not use them anymore.
I have removed the MIPs from my Slash and put back on the stock Traxxas shafts; at least they don't come apart constantly as the MIPs did. Sorry to say that I have never had such an experience with MIP in the past but will not use them anymore.
08-14-2013, 02:50 PM
#2249
Ya that seams kinda weird that you havnt received a reply back to any of your questions or comments. Ive noticed you made several post re-guarding your issue. Sure there is some reason, just didnt notice or havnt been around? I actually asked about dying the capture rings on the cvd's and didnt get an answer. My question wasnt that important but some kinda answer would've been cool. Oh well. Bol nutz.
08-15-2013, 06:50 AM
#2250
Has any one else had a problem wirh the bottom shock cup that the spring sits in coming off? I have been using hole 5 up top and middle hole on bottom a arm to mount my shocks and setting height at 25mm. And several races in a row , that cup slides down after so many laps. I installed new cups and shock shaft ends last week but had same problem?